Screenwriter Jake Thornton on How to Become a Better Writer and Build Relationships
Description
Jake Thornton is a Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include working with studios like Sony, Warner Brothers, Amazon, and The CW. Before becoming a writer, Jake trained as an actor, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in London's West End. His screenwriting journey began in Los Angeles, where his first script sold for a staggering $1 million, proving that dreams can come true with hard work and persistence.
Richard and Darren sit down with Jake to discuss his transition from acting to screenwriting, the heartbreaks and triumphs of Hollywood, and the lessons actors and writers can learn from his story.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 : Intro
00:01:14 : Jake’s Early Hustle
00:02:43 : Acting Dreams and Heartbreak
00:05:49 : Acting’s Influence on Writing
00:09:26 : Creating Strong Female Leads
00:16:56 : The Changing Landscape of Content
00:27:26 : Working Relationships Matter
00:35:55 : Why Scripts Don’t Always Get Made
00:43:20 : Advice for Emerging Writers
00:54:00 : Be Bold in Auditions
00:58:04 : Jake’s Next Steps
CONNECT WITH JAKE THORNTON:
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0861801/
Website: https://www.jakethorntonwrites.com/bio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakethornton/
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